How Common is the First Name Shirley?
We estimate that there are 312,970 people named Shirley who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Shirley is the 79th most common for women, and the 164th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Shirley?
The average person named Shirley is 73.43 years old.
Is Shirley a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
151 people named Shirley were born in the U.S. in 2024. It was the 1,450th most popular name for girls, and the 2,702nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Shirley peaked between 1935–1936, when it was the 2nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Shirley a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Shirley is almost exclusively a female name. 99.4% of people named Shirley are female.
Facts About the Name Shirley
Popularity of Shirley in England
In 2020, Shirley was the in England and Wales.